Making Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies is easy when you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and cream cheese. Use an electric mixer to beat them until smooth and fluffy.

3. Add Sugars and Eggs: Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the bowl, beating until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly mixed.

5. Combine into Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

6. Scoop Cookie Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. The centers may appear soft, but they will set as they cool.

8. Cool the Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

9. Prepare the Glaze (Optional): In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar with a little water or milk until you reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies if desired.

By following these straightforward steps, you’ll have a batch of amazing Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies that are sure to impress!